2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 70 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 9% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 76,444. There are 3 fires and 3 crashes tied to this area, but no related recalls are listed.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 70
- 9% of 802
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 13
- Median mileage
- 76,444 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Roof rack rails and rear spoiler racks reportedly fracture or detach from the vehicle, in one case while a kayak was mounted and the vehicle was moving at highway speed.
- Owners describe rear hatch latches failing to catch, requiring the hatch to be tied shut with a cord.
- Some owners report the driver-side door failing to lock automatically or manually on repeated occasions.
- Exterior lighting failures are described, including all exterior lights going dark at once and a passenger-side headlamp that only works with the automatic dusk sensor.
- Fire reports include smoke and flames originating near the rear door, sun visor, and roof area while the vehicle was parked and unattended.
When 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 13, 2013, latest Aug 19, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 70 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, which is 9% of the 802 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Structure & Body issues?
- No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area on the 2013 model.
- At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Grand Cherokee is 76,444 miles.
- Are these Structure & Body complaints dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this area for the 2013 model includes 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 13 injuries.
- How does 2013 compare to other Grand Cherokee years for this issue?
- The 2013 model's 9% share is lower than 2014 (17%) and 2015 (25%), but higher than 2012 (2%) and 2011 (4%).